Information about the area
Andalucia belongs to one of the most diverse regions in Spain. The diversity of landscapes and its geography offers you different environments, from the heat of the Guadalquivir River valley through to luxuriant mid-mountain areas, volcanic landscapes such as the Tabernas desert, and the snow-capped peaks of Sierra Nevada.With well know cities like Granada, Seville and Cordoba, Andalucia offers a rich history in culture, architecture and art, in which the Moorish roots are still predominantly present. Think about the magnificent Alhambra in Granada and the "Mequita", the mosk in Cordoba, or rather take a visit at the beautiful fortress "Alcazar" in Seville.
The region of Andalucia has a surface area of 87,268 km² and represents 17.3% of Spain.
It is, on its own, larger than European countries like Belgium, Holland, Denmark, or Switzerland. Andalucia nowadays is considered as a modern region with a well-organised infrastructure. Andalucia is the main holiday destination for Spanish nationals and one of the principal destinations for overseas tourists. It offers a warm welcome to visitors and it takes good care of its roots and maintain its important cultural heritage and monuments, legacy of the region's Roman and Moorish ancestors.